Ohio at Western Michigan

Saturday, October 31, 1970

Western Michigan beat Ohio 52–⁠23. It was their ninth meeting; after it, Ohio led the series 5–⁠4.

AwayOhio4–⁠5 in 1970
23
HomeWestern Michigan7–⁠3 in 1970
52

FinalHigh 60°F, low 45°F, 0.01 in. of rainAttendance 12,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Western Michigan 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Western Michigan leads 31–⁠18 in 49 meetings, counting the 40 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Western Michigan 17, Ohio 13
2023Ohio 20, Western Michigan 17
2022Ohio 33, Western Michigan 14
2019Western Michigan 37, Ohio 34
2018Ohio 59, Western Michigan 14
2016Western Michigan 29, Ohio 23Mid-American Championship Game

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